59 jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

Are you a competent CEM with a background in rail HV projects?   Have you worked complex traction power and rail HV electrification projects from a design engineering background? Rate: £500 per day outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent, 4 days in the office per week I am working with a well-established rail engineering business that is looking to appoint a CEM with HV E&P Engineering background. This role will play a key part in delivering a long-term pipeline of electrification and power projects across the rail network.   This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging HV infrastructure projects while working alongside a well-established delivery team including design engineers, test and commissioning specialists, and project managers.   Essential Requirements - Minimum 8 years' experience within rail HV electrification and power (E&P) engineering - Strong HV substation or traction power experience - Experience operating in...

Outside IR35 Contract | Civil Design Engineer | Water Sector Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical,...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: £50-55 per day (dependent on experience) | Outside IR35 Location: Snodland, Kent Type: Contract | Hybrid About the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join their Civils team on essential water infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in delivering safe, clean drinking water from project inception through to completion. Working within a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own technical deliverables and make a tangible impact on communities in the South East. About the Client: Our client is a respected consultancy delivering vital water infrastructure projects across the UK. They provide a collaborative and professional environment where engineers are empowered to lead technical work, develop their skills, and contribute to projects that improve everyday life for local communities. Key Responsibilities: Review and check project scopes to ensure outcomes are achieved Provide technical...

Press Officer - Hybrid Location: London - Hybrid (Office 2 days per week) Contract: Full-time, 7.4 hrs/day, 5 days/week Start: ASAP | Duration: 4-5 months Salary: Umbrella £37-£40.83ph About the Role A leading public sector organisation seeks an experienced Press Officer to join a fast-paced press office supporting senior leadership. The role covers proactive and reactive media, events, briefings, and multi-channel communications, including social and emerging content platforms. Responsibilities Draft press releases, media quotes, briefings, op-eds, and social content. Respond to high-volume media enquiries and support events/photo opportunities. Advise on media strategy across policy areas. Maintain media relationships and contribute to media databases and channels. Skills & Experience Proven press office experience, ideally in public sector communications. Strong writing skills and ability to work independently under pressure. Experience with London/national...

Freelance Senior Technical Manager – East London (Major RC Frame Development) Outside IR35 We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Technical Manager to join a leading residential developer on a major multi-block scheme in East London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a complex RC frame development comprising over 400 residential units. Working as part of an established project team, you will take ownership of the technical process from design coordination through to delivery on site across a large multi-block residential scheme. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the technical design process across a multi-block residential development (400+ units). * Coordinate architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and buildability. * Oversee design reviews, technical approvals, and value engineering exercises. * Manage the flow of information between design...

Data Consultant - Outside IR35 - Immediate Start (Apply online only)/day 3 months initially Kent/Hybrid - can be mostly remote Requirements: strong Power BI and experience of working with FCA compliance and reporting. The Assignment: Assist in the refinement of an Azure data-lakehouse and preparation of FCA reports Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working in this space, please feel free to get in touch, to see other opportunities we may have within this field

Role: Electrical Supervisor - LV AP Location: Roydon Rate: £450per day - Outside IR35/LTD Company Duration: 12 Months+/Ongoing   Sector: Water/Wastewater   The business we're working with, a Leading Contractor are looking for an Electrical AP to oversee electrical delivery works on a major clean water project near Roydon.   A great opportunity to join a contractor that have secured significant AMP7 & AMP8 contracts on the Thames Water Framework.   We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor with previous LV Authorised Person (AP) experience. The role requires proven competence in carrying out and overseeing electrical isolations and ensuring works are delivered safely and in compliance with regulations. Responsibilities:   -  Act as the appointed LV Authorised Person (AP) for site electrical systems. -  Carry out and manage isolations, switching, and lock-off procedures to ensure a safe system of work. -  Issue, manage, and cancel electrical...

Are you looking for work within the Building Surveying industry? Look no further! 1st Select are looking for an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor / Domestic Energy Assessor who would be able to carry out detailed inspections of houses and flats, both internally as well as externally. Our client is a leading Consultancy in the Surveying industry, that has won a large contract covering Hackney and we are looking for 2 Stock Condition Surveyors/DEAs to partake in this program. Responsibilities/requirements will include… Stock Condition Surveying Experience Experience with lodging EPCs HHSRS Experience Benefits for the worker Gain more experience in the building surveying industry Flexible working hours *Payment outside of IR35* This will be a 3-month contract with the possibility of leading on to additional work. If this fits your area of expertise, please contact Lucy Saphier

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - On site Central London (Near Old Street) - Immediate start - 8+ months contract - Outside IR35. Tradeline are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor who is able to complete an 8 month contract based on site near Old Street, Central London. You will be required to carry out a forensic review of the project costings and deliver excellent commercial skills including CVR's and Final Accounts. Reporting into a Commercial Manager and working within a team of 5, you will be involved in delivering an extensive cost management service on the project. The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has had experience in build projects, excellent negotiation skills and working within a high pressurised environment. There will also be aspects of troubleshooting, so experience dealing with problematic construction projects would be desirable

MPI have a requirement for Aircraft Fitters to work on site in at Stansted Airport. Our client requires 4 Aircraft Fitters per day from the 12th January 2026 through to the 18th December 2026 (as with all contracts, this may be subject to change) In addition, they require a further 4 Aircraft Fitters to work opposite shifts to cover the whole roster. The Working hours are 07.00 - 19.00 Working the following shift pattern 5 on 5 off 4 on 5 off 5 on 4 off Then this cycle repeats itself from top. 5 on 5 off 4 on 5 off 5 on 4 off Rate of pay is £29.00 per hour limited. Our client has advised that as well as the shifts above, there are extra hours available each week (Overtime is not guaranteed). This contract is deemed outside of IR35 You will require your own tools as well as current Human Factors, EWIS and Fuel Tank Safety certificates. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience working in a Base Maintenance environment Required Qualifications &...

MPI have a requirement for B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to work on site at Biggin Hill, Kent. TN16 3BN Contract is to start on Thursday 15th January 2026 and is ongoing as per Customer requirements. Applicants must have type rating/recency on Bombardier Global 5000 & 6000 Working Monday to Friday Days Shifts: 10.5hrs This contract is deemed to be outside of IR35 Rate of pay will be discussed on application. Please note applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK

Media & Communications Officer (Asia-Pacific Focus) Location: Central London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £36.01 Umbrella Contract: ASAP - July 2026 (Potential Permanent Opportunity) Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Media & Communications Officer to join a high-profile organisation, supporting international communications activity with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This role sits within a fast-paced press office environment and requires strong stakeholder engagement and media handling experience. Key Responsibilities Manage media enquiries and act as part of a busy press office function Build and maintain relationships with national and international media Draft press releases, statements, briefings, and communications plans Support senior stakeholders with media engagement and reputational management Coordinate media activity around international visits and high-profile events Monitor media coverage and evaluate communications impact...

AI Engineer (ChatGPT enterprise) - Central London - £650 p/d outside IR35 A leading Asset Management & Investment firm is seeking a highly technical AI Engineer for a 6‑month contract to drive cutting‑edge automation across internal operations. You will play a pivotal role in transforming how the organisation manages staff performance, operational workflows, and manual decision‑making. Your mission: take human‑heavy processes and turn them into efficient, scalable, AI‑powered systems, using ChatGPT Enterprise as the core engine. This is an opportunity to own end‑to‑end AI automation delivery as the first member of their AI & Data team. What You'll Do Analyse internal processes related to staff performance management, operational tracking, and business workflows. Design, build, and deploy AI‑driven automations that streamline manual tasks and remove human bottlenecks. Develop internal tools and copilots using ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance productivity, improve...

IT Integration Delivery Lead (Contract) We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking IT Integration Delivery Lead to support a major programme of work. This role requires someone who can work across multiple technical and operational teams, ensuring delivery plans are aligned, risks are understood, and integration activities progress smoothly. It is a hands-on role involving coordination, planning, and direct project work where needed. Key Responsibilities: * Work closely with senior IT leaders to develop a unified delivery plan. This includes both technical implementations and operational changes. * Partner with project managers and business stakeholders to define the overall schedule, scope, and interdependencies across the full IT integration programme. * Consolidate reporting across the delivery portfolio, supporting the Digital PMO with updates on progress, risks, issues, key milestones, resourcing pressures, and budget alignment. * Assist in change management...

Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors.. Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Skilled in Amtech, and Dialux/Relux, with AutoCAD and Revit proficiency being beneficial. Sound knowledge of British Standards and building...

Data Architect London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) Data Architect needed with Retail sector and large-scale cloud data platform experience including Databricks, Snowflake and/or BigQuery. 6 Month Rolling Contract. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH) + 3 days/week working from the London office. Start ASAP in March/April 2026. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects. Hands-on data architecture experience with 2 or more major cloud data platform implementations (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery). Retail industry experience strongly preferred including Retail data domains: Point of Sale (POS), consumer, trade promotion, supply chain, finance. Supporting the end-to-end data architecture life-cycle including: discovery, design + implementation phases. Large-scale data platform modernisation, consolidation + migration programmes experience. In-depth experience in data...

GIS Consultant (Contract - Outside IR35) Location: Remote with occasional travel to London Heathrow or Manchester Day Rate: £400-£500 per day Outside IR35 Duration: 2-3 months to start with We are currently recruiting for a GIS Consultant to support the development of a GIS solution for a major infrastructure project. This role will focus on building and delivering dashboards using ArcGIS Online, helping transform complex spatial data into clear, user-friendly insights for different stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Develop and customise dashboards in ArcGIS Online for different user groups Work closely with the GIS team to manipulate and visualise spatial data Present GIS data in a clear and accessible format for non-technical users Support with mapping, data management, and basic GIS analysis where required Key Requirements: Proven experience working with ArcGIS Online, particularly dashboards Strong understanding of GIS principles and spatial data Ability to translate...

AWS Data Engineer | 6m Contract | London, Hybrid - Outside IR35  Daily Rate: £570 per day (Outside) Team: Data Engineering - Application Development Overview: Opus have partnered with a London Financial Services company who're seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer with a background in Application Development to support in architecting and delivering a new PostgreSQL‑driven data platform which will be used to support core functions across investment reporting, risk analysis, regulatory output, and performance measurement. This is a high‑impact greenfield build. You’ll take full ownership of the platform’s design and lead the transition away from Databricks and Excel-centric processes—shaping critical infrastructure that underpins the organisation’s investment operations. What You’ll Work On You’ll be responsible for designing and developing a scalable, secure PostgreSQL environment capable of supporting: Portfolio valuation and holdings data Performance and attribution reporting...

M365 Engineer – London – Hybrid – Outside IR35 VIQU IT has a customer seeking an experienced M365 Engineer to support with a Tenant-to-Tenant migration project being a Greenfield set up, including initial architecture. This position is essential to delivering a new, unified Microsoft 365 environment that will underpin the group’s future IT strategy. Required Skills & Experience of the M365 migration Engineer: Proven hands-on experience delivering M365 tenant migrations Previous experience with a creation of a brand-new greenfield M365 tenant Strong understanding of M365 architecture and design Experience implementing governance and compliance frameworks Ability to work collaboratively with MSPs and internal teams Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Key Responsibilities of the M365 Migration Engineer: Lead and execute M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations. Design and implement tenant architecture aligned with best practice Establish governance, compliance,...

I have a requirement for an experienced Freelance Senior Planner to join the team on a Data Centre project in NW London, working directly for the main contractor on site. This is a long-term contract role operating Outside IR35, with the expectation of 5 days per week on site. The role will focus on developing, managing and improving the construction programme while working closely with both the delivery and commercial teams to ensure the project schedule accurately reflects progress and supports effective project control. The successful candidate will have strong experience using Primavera P6, with the ability to build and maintain detailed, accurate programmes and drive improvements to existing schedules. Experience on data centre or mission-critical projects would be highly advantageous. This opportunity would suit a planner who is confident working collaboratively with site and commercial teams, translating complex construction activities into clear, realistic programmes...